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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 400. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the amount of jobseeker's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the change in his circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9345/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 415. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason carer's allowance is being stopped in the case of a person (details supplied) In County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9561/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Staff (25 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 498. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if any employment opportunities may exist in Irish Water for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9596/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (25 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 512. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when an updated Garda national immigration bureau card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8879/14]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I have a point of order.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The direction in which the debate is now going is implying-----

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: -----that judges are not fit to sit on the bench.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That is objectionable and also out of order. It is not in order to imply-----

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: -----they cannot sit on the bench-----

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: -----criteria laid down by the persons sitting opposite.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There is no slumbering on our side.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Road transport is an important part of the communications system. The proposal to merge the NRA and RPA is a good idea. I hope it will bring about an integrated thinking. In order to ensure that the best possible, most efficient and cost-effective service is delivered to the public, it is essential that people are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Dr. Ivory has given a very comprehensive reply. We could not have done better ourselves. I have the pleasant task of thanking the delegation for its attendance. The meeting has been worthwhile. Obviously, the questions were generated by Dr. Ivory's opening address. I thank him, Ms Cross and Mr. O'Donovan for their attendance and the discourse will be fundamental to the preparation of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There is an interesting array of questions. I am in favour of sharing our wealth in the eastern region with the rest of the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It must be remembered that spreading industrial development across the country requires a highly developed infrastructure to be in place in all regions. However, this has not happened. One of the basic requirements for industrial development is the ready availability of sufficient electricity. If that does not happen, we will have problem. For example, 15 years after the discovery of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I was afraid the conversation might develop.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the witnesses and compliment them on their efforts in Ireland's participation in international trade and diplomacy. I compliment the diplomatic corps and the business sector on their engagement on, involvement in and support of the statutory services during our Presidency, with particular reference to the ongoing need and the role they have played. Congratulations should also be...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I will.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise a point of order.